Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We have an amazing opportunity for a Per Diem (PRN) Physical Therapist!

We are looking for a PT to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes!

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

  • Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition.
  • Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
  • Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
  • Creating personalized rehabilitation programs for patients.
  • Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing.
  • Ensure all treatment delivered is in accordance with the established plan of care.
  • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration.
  • Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care is provided.
  • Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements.
  • Attend required meetings as designated by the Director of Rehab.

Physical Therapist Skills

  • SNF/Long term care experience preferred.
  • Current knowledge of treatment practices
  • Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred.
  • Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.

Physical Therapist Requirements

  • Active/Valid Texas license in Physical Therapy
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards

Career Advantages

  • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!
  • New Grads welcome to apply!
  • Competitive Compensation!
  • Flexible Schedules!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess patients, develop personalized rehabilitation programs, and administer treatments to restore function and relieve pain. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and maintain thorough clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active and valid Texas license in Physical Therapy and be in good standing with regulatory boards. Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings is preferred, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentRehabilitation planningTreatment plan developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (788 salary observations; 5,186 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,942 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Texas vs national$88k median in Texas$94k nationally (−7%)788 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Texas2,050 active22,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 34% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,942 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - PRN at Big Spring Center for Skilled Care a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,942 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 23 employers
4
<$90k
5
$90k-100k
11
$100k-110k
5
$110k-120k
3
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
37%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT)

Adaptive Home Health · Hutto, Texas

$100k-$130k
#2

Pelvic Physical Therapist

Ironside Human Resources · Dallas, Texas

$90k-$120k
#3

Physical Therapist

$90k-$120k
#4

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Rehab

$36.14-$56.11/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Big Spring Center for Skilled Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Big Spring, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedules
In-house Rehab Team

Living in Big Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$196k
Typical market rent
$1,233/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.